Q: Regarding the Crime field: the instructions state to not key periods or ampersands. What about commas and numbers in parentheses? I have come across "DUI (2), No Lic. (2)", as an example.

Q: Regarding the Crime field: the instructions state to not key periods or ampersands. What about commas and numbers in parentheses? I have come across "DUI (2), No Lic. (2)", as an example.

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:A: Use commas to separate crimes (unless on some forms the transcriber used semi-colons - which is ok). Parentheses should be keyed when shown. -- [[User:Wiedwoman|Wiedwoman]] 21:05, 18 June 2013 (UTC)

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Revision as of 14:05, 18 June 2013

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Extra Keying Helps

When there are two dates, use the earliest date. -- Wiedwoman 18:39, 13 June 2013 (UTC)

Key as seen for the birth places and race e.g. So Carolina and W (White)

Replace & with the word and

If there is an A before convict number key e.g. A640

Here is an example of an alias name.
--Katerimmer 16:43, 12 June 2013 (UTC)

On the pages where you can see the right page -- do not key information of the right page. It will be keyed on the next image.

On the pages where you know they are in the 1900's, key the 4-digit year (like when an automobile conviction is involved).

Common Keying Errors Found by Reviewers

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Q: Regarding the Crime field: the instructions state to not key periods or ampersands. What about commas and numbers in parentheses? I have come across "DUI (2), No Lic. (2)", as an example.

A: Use commas to separate crimes (unless on some forms the transcriber used semi-colons - which is ok). Parentheses should be keyed when shown. -- Wiedwoman 21:05, 18 June 2013 (UTC)

Suggestions/Additions

If you have a suggestion or would like to make an addition to the project page, click “EDIT” and post your suggestion here. (If you click on Rich Editor you won't have to worry about formatting your entry.) Then click “WATCH” at the top right on this page and you will be notified via email when an update has been made.